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Time of India
08-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kumbh Mela body okays 1k-cr for Sadhugram land acquisition
Nashik: The Kumbh Mela Authority has approved an initial investment of Rs3,200 crore for the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) for the upcoming festival scheduled to take place between 2026 and 2028. A substantial portion of this funding, Rs1,050 crore, is earmarked for the acquisition of additional land for Sadhugram, which is a temporary settlement for sadhus, in the Tapovan area of Nashik. While the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) already owns 100 acres in the area, it has proposed to permanently acquire the additional 250 acres to create a larger Sadhugram to accommodate the sadhus attending the Simhastha Kumbh Mela. This proposal for land acquisition now awaits final approval from state govt before the funds can be released. The approval of Rs1,000 crore specifically for this purpose was confirmed by commissioner of the Kumbh Mela Authority Karishma Nair. Recently, municipal commissioner Manisha Khatri made a demand of Rs2,300 crore from the Kumbh Mela Authority for the acquisition of land for Sadhugram. Civic officials, while talking to TOI, said the compensation model for acquisition of the land is yet to be decided. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "There are three or four formulas for the acquisition of the land, which include 50% Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) and 50% cash as compensation to the landowners, or giving higher TDR to the farmers. Another model involves giving alternate land to the farmers elsewhere in lieu of their land at Sadhugram," a civic official said. Last month, Khatri had presented different compensation models for the acquisition of land for Sadhugram during a meeting chaired by principal secretary to the chief minister Ashwini Bhide in Mumbai. However, no compensation model was finalised as Bhide was not satisfied. During the meeting, Bhide told the civic administration to study the compensation models once again and come up with a new formula. The NMC has already declared a no-development zone on 350 acres for Sadhugram at Tapovan out of which around 100 acres are in its possession. The NMC now plans to acquire the remaining 250 acres. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Karishma Nair appointed Kumbh body commissioner
Nashik: Additional commissioner of the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) Karishma Nair has been given an additional responsibility as commissioner the Kumbh Mela Authority. She will continue to serve in her role as additional NMC commissioner alongside this new appointment. The newly formed Kumbh Mela Authority, recently established by state govt, aims to accelerate development projects for the religious event, mirroring a similar body in Prayagraj. The Authority's first meeting is set for next week. The committee is chaired by divisional commissioner of Nashik Praveen Gedam. Nashik district collector Jalaj Sharma and Inspector General of Police (Nashik Range) Dattatray Karale serve as vice-chairpersons. Other members include NMC commissioner Manisha Khatri and other officials. Nair, while speaking to TOI, said the first meeting of the Kumbh Mela Authority will be held next week and the date will be finalised in the next two to three days. "During the first meeting we will discuss the appointment of staff, new office, and other issues," she said. The Kumbh Mela is scheduled to take place between 2026 and 2028. The flag hoisting of the Mela will occur in Oct 2026, while the first three Amrit Snans (holy baths) will take place during the Aug-Sept period in 2027. Sadhus will take a holy dip at Ramkund in the Godavari river on Amrit Snan days. All the authorities concerned have outlined Kumbh Mela plans worth Rs24,000 crore, including a Rs15,000 crore plan by the Nashik Municipal Corporation alone. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
